Queen Camilla has reportedly held a “private meeting” with the TV gardener (Image: BBC)
Queen Camilla has reportedly held a “private meeting” with beloved TV gardener Monty Don so he can pay a touching tribute.
It follows news that the star has been designing a -friendly garden for the Chelsea Flower Show, with the Jack Russell Terriers, Bluebell and Beth, set to have their names added to the path.
Monty’s own dogs are well-known to viewers, including Nigel and Nell, golden retrievers who sadly passed away, and his current pets, a terrier named Patti, and another dog known as Ned.
In a break from tradition, Monty has decided to make his first garden dog-friendly, despite the animals (except guide dogs) being banned from the Royal Horticultural Society-led event.
His garden will include a lawn, a tree, brick paths, a meadow and a summerhouse, with the paths inscribed with the names of Radio 2 stars and RHS ambassadors’ dogs, reports the Guardian.
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Monty Don’s own dogs are well-known to Gardeners’ World viewers (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)
In addition, the names of dog, Ned, and of course, the Queen’s beloved pets will be added, including 13-year-old Beth, who tragically had to be put to sleep after the discovery of an inoperable tumour, reports the Mail.
Camilla adopted Beth in 2011 from Battersea and Dog’s home when she was only 12 weeks’ old before adopting Bluebell the following year.
After the passing of Beth, Buckingham Palace posted a message on its social media pages: “A sad farewell to Beth, the Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea-Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties or curled up by the fire.”
, who is a patron of Battersea, previously visited the centre with Beth in 2020 where she unveiled a plaque to honour the visit, with Beth shown pulling at the covering with her teeth in a video.
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Camilla adopted Beth in 2011 from Battersea Cats and Dog’s home (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Camilla’s love for her dogs was even demonstrated on her Coronation gown, with two gold Jack Russell Terriers embroidered onto the gown, which was designed by fashion designer Bruce Oldfield.
Speaking on Top Dogs: A British Love Affair, the Queen said: “They are both colourful characters – and now I cannot imagine my life, my home or my sofas without them.”
In July, Monty shared a photo on of his dog, Ned, who was snapped in a wildflower meadow, prompting fans to send messages to the horticulturalist.
One wrote: “We need more wildflower meadows & Ned too, little Patti would be lost in there, all beautiful to see.”